Do teachers automatically progress up the pay scale?

Teachers are awarded a pay rise when the pay scales and allowances are updated. Each September, teachers on the main pay scale move to the next point on the scale, subject to satisfactory performance, and may even advance by two points if their performance is excellent.

How do teachers move up the pay scale?

Moving up the Teacher Pay Scale irrespective of changes to the system is based solely on performance, this is assessed every September by the relevant body, this meaning the school’s governing body and local authority. Crossing the threshold onto to upper pay range is normally done every two years.

How much money do you get for being a headteacher?

Headteacher salary The highest teaching salaries across the UK are paid to headteachers: England (excluding London) and Wales – £47,735 to £117,197. London – £48,901 to £125,098. Scotland – £51,207 to £98,808.

Can a teacher move down the pay scale?

Can I be moved down the pay scale? As long as you remain at the same school there is no mechanism by which you can be moved down the pay scale.

Can a headteacher be paid above the headteacher group?

Normally, the range should not exceed the maximum of the headteacher group, but in certain cases you can pay headteachers above the headteacher group. For other leadership roles, your governors should consider how the pay of other leadership roles will be set in accordance with the level set for the headteacher. 3.

How does pay progression work for school leaders?

As noted earlier, the governing body sets the criteria and standards for leadership pay progression but these must be consistent with the provisions of the STPCD, and must be clearly set out in the school’s pay policy.

Can a head teacher make a recommendation on pay progression?

The Appraisal Regulations require that where a teacher is eligible for pay progression, the reviewer must make a recommendation on pay progression which is passed to the head teacher as part of the planning and review statement.

Do you get pay progression if you are a non teacher?

It does not cover school leaders who are non-teachers. We use the term “leadership group teacher” here for convenience. In England all pay progression depends on appraisal outcomes, and meeting standards set by schools.